June 24th FIFA Club World Cup - Esperance Sportive de Tunis VS Chelsea Prediction
FIFA Club World Cup - Esperance Sportive de Tunis VS Chelsea
Match Time:25-06-2025 09:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Espérance Sportive de Tunis
Espérance Sportive de Tunis (ES Tunis), coached by Maher Kanzari, is second in Group D with 3 points after a 2-0 loss to Flamengo on June 16, 2025, and a 1-0 win over Los Angeles FC (LAFC) on June 20, 2025, at GEODIS Park, Nashville, with Youcef Belaïli scoring in the 70th minute. Their form shows 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five competitive matches, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded per game. Key players include Belaïli, the team’s only CWC goal scorer, and goalkeeper Bechir Ben Saïd, who saved a stoppage-time penalty against LAFC. ES Tunis’ strengths are their defensive organization (4 clean sheets in 5 games) and passionate fanbase, as seen in Philadelphia. However, injuries to Emam Ashour, Mohamed Abdallah, and others weaken their squad, and they must win to advance due to Chelsea’s better goal difference (-1 vs. 0). They qualified via CAF’s four-year ranking.
Chelsea
Chelsea, led by Enzo Maresca, is also second in Group D with 3 points after a 2-0 win over LAFC on June 16, 2025, in Atlanta (Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer scoring) and a 3-1 loss to Flamengo on June 20, 2025, in Philadelphia, despite Neto’s early goal. Their form includes 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.0 goals conceded. Key players include Neto (2 goals in CWC) and Palmer, with 1 goal and 1 assist. Chelsea’s strengths are their attacking depth (3 goals in 2 games) and possession dominance (65% vs. LAFC), but defensive lapses against Flamengo (3 goals conceded) and a tight schedule (back-to-back games at Lincoln Financial Field) are concerns. A draw secures their Round of 16 spot due to superior goal difference. They qualified as 2022/23 UEFA Conference League winners.
Head-to-Head
ES Tunis and Chelsea have never met competitively, making this Group D match on June 24, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, at 9:00 PM ET (2:00 AM GMT, June 25), their first encounter. ES Tunis’ record against European clubs is mixed (5 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses in 11 matches), while Chelsea’s experience against African sides is limited but favorable (e.g., 2-0 vs. Wydad in 2022). The matchup pits ES Tunis’ defensive resilience against Chelsea’s attacking firepower.
Prediction: Espérance Sportive de Tunis 1-2 Chelsea
This Group D decider determines the second Round of 16 qualifier alongside Flamengo, who lead with 6 points. ES Tunis needs a win to advance, as a draw favors Chelsea’s goal difference. Chelsea’s Neto and Palmer should test ES Tunis’ backline, led by Yassine Meriah, but Ben Saïd’s penalty-saving form could keep it tight. ES Tunis’ Belaïli may exploit Chelsea’s defensive issues (3 goals conceded to Flamengo), but their injury-hit squad limits their threat. Posts on X highlight ES Tunis’ upset potential and Chelsea’s need for a point. Both teams’ trends (ES Tunis: 40% of last 5 over 2.5 goals; Chelsea: 60%) suggest a competitive, potentially high-scoring game. Chelsea’s -650 moneyline reflects their favoritism, but ES Tunis’ 1-0 win over LAFC shows resilience. Referee Yael Falcón Pérez may issue cards if ES Tunis’ physicality escalates. The match streams free on DAZN.
Chelsea is likely to score through Neto or Palmer, with Belaïli possibly responding for ES Tunis. Chelsea’s attacking depth and draw advantage should secure a narrow win, advancing them to the Round of 16 against Bayern or Benfica, while ES Tunis’ spirited campaign likely ends.
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